Good morning everyone. Welcome to Day 5 of Quilter’s Newsletter’s blog tour. I so love that you are here. I’m privileged to have my little laminated quilt hanger featured in Quilter’s Newsletter Best Kids Quilts issue, 2015.
Working with Quilter’s Newsletter is a joy; special thanks to Lori Baker, Mary Kate Karr-Petras and Caitlin Dickey. Lovely ladies.
Like many of you, hands down, my favourite quilt to design is for a child. Sweet dreams is a simple, child-themed project that conveniently hangs on your kid’s headboard, footboard or on the side of a daybed.
The six pockets can hold books, small toys and treasures; secret storage for your wee one. The quilt front is made of Riley Blake laminated cottons…the fabric line is called Floriography. Machine embroidery embellishes the little bed hanger but you don’t necessarily have to follow my lead – you can skip the embroidery altogether or choose only to applique designs on the top pockets.
Stitching with laminate is not at all difficult. I’ve compiled a list of hints that accompany my project on pages 19, 20 and 21 of the issue. It’s chock full of 22 patterns and you can purchase a copy here.
Leave me a comment on my blog. I will choose two winners randomly and Quilter’s Newsletter will award two very lucky quilters each a fabric bundle aptly entitled Sweet Things by Northcott.
In addition, if you leave me a comment AND sign up to subscribe to my email blog, I will choose one new subscriber to receive this fabulous pile of quilt magazines, which includes Best Kids Quilts. Double the fun!
Comments will be accepted until Monday, May 11, 2015 at midnight MST. Good luck to everyone and thank you so very much for taking the time to stop by.
Till later….
Kim
Two other quilters are featured today on this blog tour. You can check out their posts by clicking on their names – Kate Colleran and Mary Kate Karr-Petras.
A lovely project; thanks for the giveaway!
What cute fabrics, so colorful! I’d like to incorporate them into a child’s quilt! Thanks for taking part in the Blog Hop. I will sign up for your e-mail blog. Nice to meet you.
Your design is brilliant! I’ve hesitated to work with the laminates but now I’m eager to get going! Can’t wait to get my hands on this issue!
What a great design to help with organizing…..very cute!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Your sweet dreams project is very cute! Kids like to have their treasures close by.
Your project would be so useful especially to new moms.
What cute ideas you have. I love all the different ways you use embroidery in your rag quilts. I signed up for your newsletter.
I really like this – think I’ll have to make one! LOL!
Great projects! thank you!
That is such a cute idea. I’ve made some hangers for the crib to put diapers, powder, etc. in but this looks a lot easier and will last. Thank you.
Very cute project. Love the colors! Thank you for sharing!
This is such a cute project and so useful!! Thanks!
Terrific project – thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.
What a cute pattern/project. The fabricas are cute too – I envision a table runner or maybe some mug rugs with that cupcake print!
I’ve been wanting to work with laminated fabrics but not sure how to start. thank you.
I spy some fabric I could use in my I SPY quilts that I make for local fundraisers.
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Great fabrics and project. I love it.
I need to make this! I really like it. Thank you!
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Love your project. Especially the turtles. Thank you so much for the giveaways!
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Cute quilt, love the pockets.
What a great idea for a quilt! I’ve signed up for your emails too, thanks for the chance to win x
Very cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
Love the fabrics
What a cool idea for a quilt, and very pretty colors.
Cutesy Fabric!
Cute for organizing small items.
VEry nice idea and very useful too….ty for sharing……
Cute idea. I love the ric rac trims.
The pockets are adorable.
Love it! It is so sweet. Thanks for the chance.
very cute quilt – such a fun way to organize some small items! I’ve signed up to receive your blog posts by email.
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This is adorable. Sew cute. I might even make one for me!!
thanks
Thank You for the giveaway!! Love the fabrics, and project!!
That’s a really cute idea — and so useful.
This is a great project for a child’s room. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
Your project is very cute and clever! I love the giveaway — I am crazy for both quilting magazines and colorful and interesting prints. Thanks for the chance!
What pretty fabric….so bright
I just signed up for your email….
I didn’t know about laminate fabrics. Thanks for the idea!
Cute cute and extra cute!
LOVE these fun prints! How sweet!!!
Thanks for chance to win! 🙂
I signed up for your emails too!! 🙂 Thanks for chance to win the cool Bundle of magazines too!! Yay!
Perfect to help my granddaughter keep her room tidy. I signed up tor your emails.
You are very creative I love the organizer and so pretty in pink
What a great idea! I might have to make some for my granddaughters for when the visit me.
I could use something like this to help me stay organized!
What a perfect design for a child! I know my kids (now grown) would’ve loved having hanging pockets near their bed for all of their “treasures”. I would love to make one for my grandchild!
I have signed up to receive email blog updates and look forward to your news and projects.
Great idea. Need to make one of those. I also signed up for you eblog.
What an adorable & girly project! Thanks for the chance to win! mto2golsen (at) gmail (dot) com
fun project and I know a grand daughter who would love something like that. Thanks for the chance to win your fun gift.
What a lovely project to keep things organized. Thanks for the chance.
I could always use another idea for organization. thank you for the chance to win some fabric
What a clever and darling hanger! Would love one on my bed ;-D
Awesome giveaway!
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What a cute design. I signed up for both give-always because it would be awesome to win either prize. Thanks for the chance.
New grandmother to be this summer twins are coming. Would love to win your fabric and love the idea, something different than a quilt yet practical. Will head over to sign up for your blog.
Thanks so much Marsha.
Love this idea to help a little one start learning organization. Nice giveaway.
Love this fabric selection. Would love to use on a quilt for a sweet granddaughter.
Diane – you have a point! Floriography comes in cottons too so it would make for a beautiful and sweet quilt for a sweet girl.
Cute idea and great fabrics. Brights are so great for kids.
What a cute and unique idea!!
Very useful project. Thanks!
Thanks for the opportunity to win adorable fabric and quilt magazines!
I love your project, what little girl wouldn’t like to have one of these for her treasures.
Thank you so much Lynn.
Love the fabrics, would love to win.
I would love to win this!!
Thaks so much!
This is a beutiful prize. Thanks!
Thanks for the chance to win.
What a cute idea…great place to stash kid-friendly items, especially if it is hung low enough for them to reach. Love your idea!
Exactly Sherry. It’s for the child’s treasures for sure.
Clever project for a child’s room. And thanks for the chance for more fabric!
Richard – more fabric is always a good thing.
The Sweet Dreams project is not only adorable but practically useful! Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway chance!
Thank you so much Kristy. Nice to have you here.
Signed up to receive emails too! Thanks again!
I like your cute project. Working with laminate fabric would be a new experience for me.
Jill thanks so very much. You would love working with laminates.
Useful AND cute!
What a cool idea – I could do with one like that myself, never mind the kids!
what a sweet give away. thanks. I am a new subscriber.
I have some laminates that I need to get using!
Love the fabric and it would be a great prize
Nice organizer and nice fabric!
Thanks for such a sweet giveaway!
I love the cupcake fabric! I really like your pocket organizer. I need to make one for each of my kids. I think they would really enjoy having them on the back of their doors.
Jessica – that is really good idea! This project would easily convert to hanging over the back of a door.
Great cupcake fabric collection!
Yes Norma it certainly is. It will make a fabulous giveaway for sure.
This has been such a fun blog tour. Sweet Dreams is a very good idea – love it!
So lovely to have you stop by Annmarie.
HELLO,SUCH NEAT PROJECTS!
THANKS SO FOR SHARING!
Such a cute project! I have never worked with laminates before. Thank you for your giveaway. I have signed up for both.
Oh my gosh, those fabrics are so cute! Thanks and God bless!
Thank you so very much Rose.
I love that fabric! Sweet things with no calories are right up my alley:)